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Browns Mailbag: How important is NFL head coaching experience?

The offseason is in full swing, and with a coaching search underway, there’s no slowing down at ClevelandBrowns.com.

We’ve understandably got a surplus of questions this week, so there’s no use in wasting any more time.

How many NFL teams have gone at least 30 years without ever hiring a head coach with NFL head coaching experience? I believe for the Browns it has been forever, 50 years. - Ray M., Strongsville

You’re right in insinuating the Browns don’t have a history decorated with hiring coaches with NFL head coaching experience. You’re wrong in thinking it’s been a streak dating 30-50 years.